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Francis Santangelo Obituary
February 16, 1929 - March 21, 2018
Francis (Frank) John Santangelo, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Manhattan Beach, CA. Born in Jackson Heights, New York, Frank graduated from Manhattan College with a degree in Civil Engineering.
Following his Korean War service, Frank was married on April 16, 1955 to Clorinda. Soon after, Frank was employed by Turner Construction Company. Turner relocated Frank frequently, which resulted in the Santangelos raising their daughter on both coasts and in the Chicago area.
Retiring after 35 years with Turner, Frank became a very active member of American Martyrs Church, including helping with building the gymnasium. Frank is survived by wife Clorinda, daughter Donna Mae Ellis, son-in-law Tom, grandsons Matt and Kevin, nieces, nephews and other family. He was preceded in death by parents John and Dominica Santangelo and his two older sisters.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2:00-6:00 pm on Sunday April 8, 2018 at Rice Mortuary, Torrance, CA. The Service will be held at 10:00 am at American Martyrs Catholic Church on Monday April 9, 2018. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, CA.
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June 4, 2018
As you remember your love one, may your treasured memories continue to bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
April 7, 2018
My condolences to the family . May the joyful memories of your loved one sustain you and may the god of peace comfort you . (Jeremiah 29:11,12)
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
April 4, 2018
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
April 3, 2018
So sorry for your loss. May God be with you and give you peace. Romans 15:13
M B
April 3, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
D S
April 3, 2018
I would like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of Francis, during this time of mourning her passing. May the loving promises of our Heavenly Father bring you comfort and soften some of the pain that your are feeling deep in your hearts.-1st Thessalonians 4:13,14
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